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 480 THE HISTORY OP BAERINGTON. At Dominico, Benjamin Bourne Townsend, d. 1794> aged 1 8 : " He was endowed with brilliant natural talent." John Tyler, d. 1813, aged 44 : " He was possessed of a social disposition. He was a kind husband, a tender parent, and a warm friend. He always paid a sacred regai-d to the institutions of the Chris- tian religion and left the world with a pleasing hope of future happiness through the merits of the Redeemer." Mr. Samuel Viall : " lost his life by explosion of powder on board of a galley in the Revolutionary War: April 22nd, 1777, in the 48th year of his age." " In Memory of Mr. Allen Viall of Seekonk who was drowned in the memorable gale Sept. 23, 1815, aged 58 years and 9 months." " Sacred to the Memory of the Revd SOLOMON TOWNSEND who died Dec. 25th 1796 Aged 80 Years. Also Rebecca his Wife who died July 24' 1773 Aged 55 Years. Mr Townsend was born in Boston Oct AD 1716. Was Graduated a Harvard College AD 1735. Was ordained a Pastor of the Church and Congregation In Barrington AD 1743, And continued Faithful in his charge 53 Years When death put a period to his labors & his Remains were consigned to this tomb. " Beneath this Sculptured Stone & mouldering heap The reverend Teacher rests in quiet sleep From Youth's first dawn he trod the sacred Stage To the dim twilight of declining age. He taught the soul in virtue's Paths to stray Allured the mind to Heaven and led the way."